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Paul McElroy Obituary

McELROY, Paul Thomas 86, of New Port Richey, passed away March 11, 2010 at Hospice after an 8 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Wildwood, NJ, Paul served our Country for 23 years in the United States Navy, receiving the Purple Heart in World War II. He is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, The Fleet Reserve Association, Florida Naval Sailors & Military Order of the Purple Heart. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Navy, Paul was a stock broker for 8 years and a licensed real estate broker in Virginia and Florida for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; daughter, Mary Monson; son, Paul (Becky) McElroy; grandchildren, Lindsay Monson, Daniel McElroy, Brian McElroy; and great-grandson, Chad Monson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to HPH Hospice 727-845-4004. Dobies Funeral Home - Seven Springs dobiesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 12, 2010.

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Susan Patteson

March 16, 2010

Aunt Mary, So sorry for your loss, but we know he is in a better place and he is probably talking with mama, papa & granny strick by now. Daddy sent a message on Friday evening and apparently didn't do it right since it's not in the guest book. He just wanted you to know he loved you and he is praying for you and your family. I love you. Suzy

Susan Fitzgerald

March 14, 2010

Mary and family, I am so sorry for
your loss. Paul was a memorable patient
of mine for home health speech therapy, and I know he
is in a better place, telling jokes of
course!Mary,take care of yourself, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Trish Worstell

March 14, 2010

Mary and family, so sorry for your loss. Paul will always have a special place in my heart - you were both my favorite patients at Cora. The jokes, his smile and the twinkle in his eye really made our days. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this sad time. Love Trish

Grandad being a goofball...

Lindsay & Chad "No-No" Monson

March 12, 2010

Grandad- I miss you so much. I miss the summers we used to travel, and that we had to stay somewhere that had a pool, and you always went swimming with me.I will miss your quick wit, and how you always had a new joke to tell... Chad misses you, and told me to today "De De was my favorite, because he taught me art, taught me how to draw". I know you are in a better place now, and no longer suffering, No-No and I love and miss you....

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the very best.

Verma Hughes

March 12, 2010

Thank you Jesus for letting me share the life of Mac.
"Even tho we were not able to visit each other in the last few years, I will truly miss you Mac. I want to thank you Mac for being a wonderful brother-in-law. I will cherish the memories of all the trips we had together. Will meet you later, "Verma Hughes (Greensboro, NC)

Valerie Bernhardt

March 12, 2010

Paul,
I love you, I don't want to say "goodbye", but will say "I'll see ya later" (as you always told me).
"Ya Ya"

Dad, Mom, Heddy and Tupper

Mary Monson

March 12, 2010

Dad, I miss you sooo much already, but know you are with the Lord in heaven and feeling good now. We will take care of Mom for you, but keep an eye on her for us also.

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